Welcome

Welcome new students!

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Please review the checklist to see what important deadlines are upcoming.
The incoming forms are accessible by logging into your enrolled student portal. You will now use your Bennington email to log in (watch your email for instructions on how to set up your access).

If you have any questions, please contact admissions@bennington.edu or 802-440-4312. If you have set up access to your Bennington email, but are having trouble, please contact the Help Desk at helpdesk@bennington.edu.

Stay up-to-date on your transition to Bennington, the important events and deadlines, and the summer reading.

Before You Arrive

Learn more about your arrival and move-in information, international student orientation, and new student orientation.

Find out the information you need as you start your first year at Bennington College!

Mid-July: Students will receive their Fall 2024 course schedule
Late-July: Students will receive their housing and roommate assignments
Aug 26: New International students arrive | International student orientation begins
Aug 29: New domestic students arrive, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm | Meal Plan starts | New student orientation begins
Sept 3: Classes begin I Convocation
Oct 4–Oct 6 | Fall Weekend